Police/Crime
Homicide suspect found deceased
This evening, Garland Police Department homicide detectives developed probable cause to believe Wesley Don-Johle, 58, of Rowlett, was involved in the homicide that occurred earlier this morning, Feb. 16, at 5513 Broadway Blvd. Members of the Garland SWAT unit served a...
Crimes reported: Feb. 5-11
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for Feb. 5-11. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Richard Acosta guilty of capital murder
Richard Acosta, Jr. was found guilty of capital murder Friday, Feb. 10. He is the father of Abel Elias Acosta, 15, who is also wanted in connection with the same three murders. The crimes took place at a Garland convenience store Dec. 26, 2021. Prosecutors also said...
Crimes reported: Jan. 29 – Feb. 4
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for Jan. 29 - Feb. 4. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Crimes reported: Jan. 15-21
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for Jan. 15-21. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
Chief Bryan updates council
Garland Police Chief Jeff Bryan provided updates on several topics to the mayor and City Council at the Jan. 17 meeting. Homeless task force – The Garland Police Department formed a task force three years ago. There are now three homeless officers, a homeless unit and...
GPD investigates Jan. 21 murder
Update: Homicide detectives have arrested Garland residents Christopher Sagrero 17 and Jose Sagrero 19, who are brothers, for their part in the January 21 shooting incident. Both are currently in the Dallas County jail charged with one count each for Murder. One...
Crimes reported: Jan. 8-14
The Garland Police Department has divided the city into districts as shown on the map below. Determine which district you are in then go to that district on the report below to see crimes in your area for Jan. 8-14. Information is provided by the Garland Police...
GPD detective to enter National LEO Officer Hall of Fame
The Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) has announced its inductees into the National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame. And, Garland PD’s Detective Tony Godwin is on the list. He will receive the Career Achievement Award. According to the TMPA, the judges...
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